New Bern City Hall

New Bern Residents Elect New Mayor and Three New Aldermen, Three Others Ran Uncontested

According to the NC State Board of Elections, Jeffrey Odham will become New Bern’s Mayor, Rick Prill will become the Alderman of Ward 1, and Hazel Royal will become the Alderman of Ward 2. The City’s Municipal Election took place on May […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

Felons Not in Jail or Prison May Register to Vote in NC

An individual serving a felony sentence who is not in jail or prison may register to vote and vote. An individual must also have resided in North Carolina for at least 30 days prior to the election, be a U.S. citizen, and […]
Our Neighborhood Soul Food Festival

Celebrating Community During Neighborhood Soul Food Festival

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County and Community Partners hosted “Our Neighborhood Soul Food Festival” today at the Omega Center located at 800 Cedar Street. Broad St. Takeout, The Elks, Funnels of Love, McCoy’s Grill, P. B’s Italian Ices, Sampson & Son, […]
Rowland & The Home Sales Team

Rowland & The Homes Sales Team Hosts Stuff The Bus Pre-Event

Rowland Bowen and The Homes Sales Team teamed up with MMC Financial Group for today’s Stuff The Bus Pre-Event at 2602 Neuse Boulevard in New Bern. People donated school supplies, toured offices, and enjoyed 3 in 1 Cookies & Coffee, and entered […]
Sound Rivers Swim Guide - August 5 2022

Sound Rivers Swim Guide Report – August 5, 2022

Upper Neuse One site failed on the Upper Neuse this week: Buffaloe Road. Lower Neuse All sites passed this week! Tar-Pamlico All sites passed this week! Happy swimming, folks!  Via Sound Rivers
New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting - March 8 2022

Public Comment, Marker Placement, Water System, Among Items on Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda — August 9

Update: Agenda was amended on August 8, 2022. 1. Meeting opened by Mayor Dana Outlaw. Prayer Coordinated by Mayor Outlaw. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call 3. Request and Petition of Citizens This section of the agenda is titled Requests and Petitions […]
K9 Reno of the New Bern Police Department

New Bern Police Department Marks Passing of Another K9

For the second time in a month, the New Bern Police Department announces the passing of a canine. Nine-year-old, retired police K9 Reno passed away on Friday, July 29th. He was two months into his retirement. K9 Reno joined the New Bern […]